1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Restomod Hides AMG Surprise With 340 HP

[GM]

Another Mechatronik mod:
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/1969-mercedes-benz-280-sl-restomod-hides-amg-surprise-with-340-hp-162398.html#

[johnk]

I’m sorry but I just don’t get this one.  Trying to make a classic look cool with the modern black-out style just looks odd to me. Of course maybe I am just the odd one.

[Bonnyboy]

Nope -  I don't like the blanked out chrome either.   Maybe I'm just from the wrong generation - we painted bumpers black when they were rusted out.  Some grinding and welding and a bit of bondo hid the rust but those chrome bumpers were still ugly. 

[specracer]

The logo on the truck would go 1st.

I do bet its fun to drive, at least.

[hauser]

Here you go...

https://www.mechatronik.de/en/new-tech/m-sl/

[Pawel66]

I understand there may be various levels of excitement about this kind of engine in W113. Looks like a professional job done. But the black chrome parts are a disgrace to me. Looks like a black paint budget renovation done in a hurry and took away all the charm from this lovely car...